Overview:
The Lead Infant Teacher will provide direction for the program and staff and implement program curriculum in the classroom and provide a quality experience to children and parents that focus on the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
Responsibilities:
- Assist Program Coordinator with development and implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
- Designs and implements daily lesson/activity
- Assist Program Coordinator to insure proper participant/staff ratios as per
- Assist Program Coordinator in planning and preparation of a creative learning environment, establishing centers of interest, and preparing needed materials and
- Supervises the children, classroom, and all
- Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each
- Conducts parent conferences, maintains communication with parents, and engages parents as volunteers.
- Maintains program site and
- Maintains required program
- Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
- Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
Qualifications:
- Meets educational and experience qualifications established by state law (if the state sets The YMCA should establish minimum qualification standards if the state has no requirements).
- At least 18 years of age (The age minimum may be higher depending on state law).
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting
- Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities
- Previous experience with diverse
- Able to hold State License for the classroom (Infant, Toddler and Preschool)
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Posted Salary Range:
USD $14.50 - USD $18.00 /Hr.